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bbc america shows 74 TV shows that we have reviewed
  • Mary Queen of Shops
    Expert saves boutiques from fashion faux pas; OK for teens.
    Review Date: 10/14/2009


  • Being Human
    Edgy British show about “monsters” examines human nature.
    Review Date: 7/25/2009


  • How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?
    Spirited search for a leading lady keeps families in mind.
    Review Date: 6/7/2009


  • Don't Tell the Bride
    British wedding reality show tests limits of "true" love.
    Review Date: 5/15/2009


  • The Apprentice UK
    Brit business competition slightly edgier than U.S. version.
    Review Date: 5/5/2009


  • The Hotel Inspector
    Reality show won't be a five-star experience for kids.
    Review Date: 4/6/2009


  • Any Dream Will Do
    UK singing contest stays true to family-friendly musical.
    Review Date: 3/29/2009


  • Ashes to Ashes
    '80s-set British crime sequel is as good as the original.
    Review Date: 3/7/2009


  • Mistresses
    Sexy British drama explores friendship and infidelity.
    Review Date: 2/20/2009


  • Gladiators
    UK take on iconic fighters can get a bit rough.
    Review Date: 10/31/2008


  • Gavin and Stacey
    Romantic comedy has too much racy stuff for young kids.
    Review Date: 8/25/2008


  • Skins
    Unflinching British teen soap isn't for kids.
    Review Date: 8/17/2008


  • Star Stories
    British comics offer funny, edgy Hollywood satire.
    Review Date: 8/15/2008


  • Primeval
    Dinosaur action show comes up short on thrills.
    Review Date: 8/8/2008


  • Dragons' Den
    British reality is fun for business-savvy viewers.
    Review Date: 7/9/2008


  • Not Going Out
    UK comics ham it up -- but send mixed messages.
    Review Date: 5/20/2008


  • Dumped
    Recycling show has green lessons, salty vocab.
    Review Date: 3/7/2008


  • That Mitchell and Webb Look
    Quirky British sketch comedy won't shock teens.
    Review Date: 2/7/2008


  • Last Restaurant Standing
    Business competition is honest, but lacks flavor.
    Review Date: 2/6/2008


  • Ultimate Force
    British crime drama is too violent for most teens.
    Review Date: 9/24/2007


  • Torchwood
    British sci-fi series offers intense alien action.
    Review Date: 9/7/2007


  • You Are What You Eat
    Tough-talking nutritionist guides healthy changes.
    Review Date: 9/4/2007


  • Top Gear
    High-octane fun for car enthusiasts and newbies.
    Review Date: 8/20/2007


  • Hotel Babylon
    Brit guilty pleasure is best reserved for adults.
    Review Date: 8/7/2007


  • Jekyll
    Chilling Brit take on classic is for adults only.
    Review Date: 8/3/2007


  • The Office (UK)
    As hilarious as the U.S. version, but with a darker tone.
    Review Date: 7/9/2007


  • The Gil Mayo Mysteries
    Quirky Brit detective series is light on violence.
    Review Date: 6/7/2007


  • Hollyoaks
    UK soap's addictive but sends teens iffy messages.
    Review Date: 6/4/2007


  • Murphy's Law
    Tense British crime drama is too violent for kids.
    Review Date: 6/2/2007


  • Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (UK)
    More brutal insults from foul-mouthed UK chef.
    Review Date: 6/2/2007


  • The Graham Norton Show
    Bawdy UK talk show has lots of suggestive content.
    Review Date: 6/2/2007


  • Innocent
    British law students tackle ethics and cold cases.
    Review Date: 5/10/2007


  • Perfect Housewives
    Homemakers get a hand from "British Martha."
    Review Date: 5/2/2007


  • Wild at Heart
    UK family drama features tense animal encounters.
    Review Date: 4/20/2007


  • How Not to Decorate
    Snide UK designers turn garish into gorgeous.
    Review Date: 3/28/2007


  • Clatterford
    Warm, woman-centered Britcom embraces eccentrics.
    Review Date: 3/8/2007


  • Robin Hood
    Remake of the legend almost hits the bullseye.
    Review Date: 3/2/2007


  • Spoons
    Ribald Brit sketch comedy serves up racy laughs.
    Review Date: 2/23/2007


  • Absolutely Fabulous
    Bad behavior runs rampant in outrageous UK comedy.
    Review Date: 1/29/2007


  • In the City
    Racy British soap wallows in drugs and sex.
    Review Date: 1/25/2007


  • Feel the Force
    Scottish lasses cause mayhem on the force.
    Review Date: 1/19/2007


  • Hyperdrive
    Teens will scoff at corny British sci-fi comedy.
    Review Date: 1/19/2007


  • Turn Back Your Body Clock
    Tough-talking doc helps people get healthy.
    Review Date: 1/17/2007


  • The Wow Factor
    UK decorating series probably won't interest kids.
    Review Date: 1/17/2007


  • Spaced
    Brit Gen-X tales will tickle young adults' fancy.
    Review Date: 1/12/2007


  • The Worst Week of My Life
    Britcom follows pair's mishaps one week at a time.
    Review Date: 12/6/2006


  • Hardware
    Britcom's mature shop talk is built for adults.
    Review Date: 12/1/2006


  • Paparazzi
    The camera turns on the relentless photo hounds.
    Review Date: 11/8/2006


  • Vincent
    UK gumshoe drama delivers character and suspense.
    Review Date: 11/6/2006


  • Gordon Ramsay's F Word
    More schmooze than how-to's from famous chef.
    Review Date: 10/22/2006


  • Saxondale
    Mid-life woes will tickle adults' funny bones.
    Review Date: 10/13/2006


  • The Kumars at No. 42
    Off-beat UK improv comedy with hilarious cast.
    Review Date: 8/11/2006


  • Footballers' Wives: Overtime
    Tacky, over-the-top trash is painful to watch.
    Review Date: 8/6/2006


  • Life on Mars
    High-concept British crime drama; teens and up.
    Review Date: 7/24/2006


  • The Catherine Tate Show
    British sketch comedy is fun for teens and up.
    Review Date: 6/23/2006


  • Hex
    Derivative Brit witchcraft drama fails to enchant.
    Review Date: 6/14/2006


  • Doctor Who
    Slightly silly time travel show is fine for kids.
    Review Date: 4/25/2006


  • Cold Feet
    Adult-targeted British drama has mature themes.
    Review Date: 4/8/2006


  • Afterlife
    Chilling paranormal thrills for sturdy viewers.
    Review Date: 12/13/2005


  • Peep Show
    Guys' inner thoughts on love are for adults only.
    Review Date: 12/8/2005


  • Creature Comforts (UK)
    Claymation animals' social commentary is a hoot.
    Review Date: 11/16/2005


  • MI-5
    Violent British terror drama raises big questions.
    Review Date: 10/24/2005


  • Bromwell High
    Racy British 'toon sends iffy messages to teens.
    Review Date: 7/7/2005


  • Are You Being Served?
    70s Britcom needs context to appreciate humor.
    Review Date: 5/22/2005


  • As Time Goes By
    Adults will fall in love with this charming UK comedy.
    Review Date: 5/17/2005


  • Footballers' Wives
    Wives are beyond desperate in this adult drama.
    Review Date: 4/23/2005


  • Cash in the Attic
    British antiques show may be hard sell for tweens.
    Review Date: 3/22/2005


  • How Clean Is Your House?
    Dusting divas polish people's dirtiest habits.
    Review Date: 2/15/2005


  • Murder Prevention Unit
    Violent, thought-provoking British crime drama.
    Review Date: 2/13/2005


  • Black Books
    Funny, offbeat Britcom is doused in alcohol.
    Review Date: 1/20/2005


  • My Family
    Delightful British dysfunction for teens and up.
    Review Date: 1/17/2005


  • Ed vs. Spencer
    UK Jackass-lite with inane competitions.
    Review Date: 11/15/2004


  • No Angels
    Nurses' sexy bedside manner is for adults only.
    Review Date: 11/9/2004


  • Little Britain
    Outrageous British comedy is sketchy for teens.
    Review Date: 6/20/2004


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